Argentina will be looking to add Copa America glory to the World Cup success that they achieved in 2022 this summer. Lionel Messi will be a prominent player once again this week, as the reigning world champions take to the field to collide with Ecuador in the quarterfinals on Thursday.
Before Betting On Argentina vs Ecuador
It has very much been business as usual for Argentina on the international stage so far this summer, as the South American nation have cruised through to the next stage of the Copa America without dropping a point. It was a very routine opening campaign for the reigning world champions, with Argentina winning all three of their group matches without conceding a goal.
Lautaro Martinez has very much been the standout player for the South Americans, netting goals in each of the wins against Canada, Chile, and Peru. The latest of their victories was recorded against the latter, with the Inter Milan striker netting a second-half brace in Miami. At this point, it appears hard to overlook their clear claims of Copa America glory this summer.
Group B saw Ecuador progress as the runners-up, but the opening round in that stage was more about the shortcomings of Mexico and Jamaica at this year’s Copa America. Ecuador claimed just a single victory on their way to finishing second, with that success coming in Las Vegas against Jamaica on matchday two.
However, their defensive record would give Argentina massive confidence this week, as their South American rivals have already conceded three goals across their four matches this summer. But, the 2022 World Cup would be a good example of never writing off this Ecuador side, as they do boast excellent quality in the final third of the field.
Argentina vs Ecuador Head to Head
Argentina have won each of their last two matches against Ecuador, which includes a 1-0 success in World Cup qualification earlier this year. Ecuador’s only win over the world champions in their last 14 attempts was registered in October 2015.
Argentina vs Ecuador Copa America 2024 Offshore Betting Odds
In truth, Argentina should have few issues in overcoming this quarterfinal showdown against Ecuador on Thursday. We once again expect Martinez to play a key role in his nation’s success, and we could see the reigning world champions winning to nil.
